Diva (birthday) Week

As Michelle has publicized on the F-book, I tend to dramatize my bday a bit every year and make sure I get friends together to do something fun and I always come away with some good memories to combat the depressing realization of my inevitable aging. This year was no exception. I got to celebrate my birthday x3 between a dinner and ice skating with friends, with family in California and finally at an amazing production of the Nutcracker by Ballet West. I feel like pictures tell the story better so I'll just throw a thousand pics on here for you to enjoy but just know, there was lots of laughter, generous gifts and great memories created.

[I know I probably say this everytime but please excuse the mess concerning my assortment of pictures...I cannot seem to figure this blogger world out and I'm losing my mind trying to do so therefore this will have to do. :)]

The gang at Sawadee (amazing Thai food restaurant for bday dinner)

I could not resist including this one - Michelle getting
ready for a pic but appearing to be sneaking a peak
at my friend Emily's chest

Funny because Jared is married and Emily had just met him
but smiled so naturally for this potentially awkward pic Jared
 with his awesome humor decided to create haha

I think Jon is showing how he is not happy about Michelle telling him
 what to order...and Laura and Janae are FASCINATED by this :)

On to the skating rink for more goofy pics!

I think we're going with bday spankings for the reason behind this one...

Practicing for their partner routine for their upcoming ice skating competition

We think Jon is hilarious - this is proof for anyone who doubted

"Hey smile!" And this is what you get. Awesomeness. :)

Opening presents with my sister Lindsey and her cute family in Sacramento. I think Landon is eyeing that cake and Liam is ready to help open!

We love these guys...and may have tried to take them back home with us, again, without success. :(

Look what Mom got me! Getting me all ready for that barefoot pregnant in the kitchen thing...getting closer and closer but still missing one important thing...haha

The siblings got me running shoes, hence the stinky expressions we're making :)

Replica of the lemon creme cake at Olive Garden done perfectly. I was definitely a happy girl!

Excitement about receiving news of a trip to the
Nutcracker in my near future! 

                                                                                    So fun to dress up and take it all in...I will always
                                                                                        love the Nutcracker. Can't wait for their next show!

And finally...a Video of the aftermath of a Sawadee crew singing for my bday - I have great friends to thank for this spotlight and the capture of it on video (although you only get to witness the very end of it and miss the singing part hehe)